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Defining the Changing High Tech Era

Defining the Changing High Tech Era. Change occurs because of the rapid pace of innovation Analogue to digital, robotics, biometrics coming soon Convergence and specialization are simultaneous Manage Challenges. Role of the Trade Association in the Changing High Tech Era.

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Defining the Changing High Tech Era

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  1. Defining the Changing High Tech Era • Change occurs because of the rapid pace of innovation • Analogue to digital, robotics, biometrics coming soon • Convergence and specialization are simultaneous • Manage Challenges

  2. Role of the Trade Association in the Changing High Tech Era • Co-opetition – Bringing Competing Businesses Together • Networking – Bringing Individuals Together • Education – Increase Knowledge about the Industry • Grow – Help Grow the Industry to Grow Our Members (or vice versa) • Teamwork – Bringing together market researchers, lobbyists, technologists, member input, and PR experts

  3. Represent $148 Billion Consumer Technology Industry • 2,200 Member Companies • International CES – Largest Technology Tradeshow

  4. Active Volunteer Membership • Provide direction for staff and association • 3,665 Active Volunteers • 2.16 Employees per Member Company are Active in CEA

  5. CEA Campaigns • Green Technology • Free Trade • Digital Freedom • DTV Education

  6. Market Research

  7. Industry Promotion

  8. Standards Setting

  9. Investments

  10. Partnerships

  11. Education & Training Home Integration/Networking DHTI+ and ESPA

  12. Education & Training Mobile Electronics Certified Professional (MECP) Program

  13. MECP • Education & certification program since 1991 • Certified over 35,000 installation technicians • Over 10,000 hold current certifications • Over 5,000 take the exam annually • Only professional certification available for mobile electronics installation technicians

  14. How We’ve Succeeded • Oversight provided by core group of engaged members and training partners • Listening to our customers • Challenges Ahead • Growing the program • Consumer education

  15. Questions?

  16. Thank You

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